The “Why?” Factor
Goals are a common topic among fitness professionals and clients. I believe it is safe to say that most people have, at the very least, a general goal in regards to their overall health and fitness. Even the apathetic guy at the drive-thru 5 days a week has a goal. It may be to continue to live the way he does without a heart attack, but it’s still a goal. Some folks aspire to lose weight, others to lower cholesterol, and still others only want to be able to walk upstairs without being out of breath. There are all kinds of goals, and there are all kinds of methods to achieve those...
Read MoreNecessity Of Accountability
In a perfect world we could have a goal, formulate a plan, take action on that plan, and follow through to our desired result. That sounds simple enough. Actually, the reality may be that we do exactly that in many areas of our lives. However, there are many areas where we fall short. Personally, I struggle with overcoming obstacles that stand in my way of success daily. We all do. So how do we find success? I was having a follow-up conversation with a client this week that was very enthusiastic. He had been able to take the changes we had made in his health and fitness, and continue them to...
Read MoreMen and Mountains
Mountains are used quite often to describe enormous tasks in life. In fact, the name of my company, Mountain Health Management, comes directly from that analogy. Mountains have been used in songs and quotes and speeches for years and I have often wondered about the continuous reference. As I thought back on my own journey and the “mountain” that I overcame, I stumbled across a bible verse in Isaiah. “I will go before you and will level the mountains. I will break down gates of bronze and cut through bars...
Read MoreYou Are What You Eat!
I recently returned home from vacation in California, the land where my personal weight loss story began. I was there primarily to visit some family and friends, but ended up with an interesting revelation. The old saying goes, “You are what you eat.” Now, I’m not sure where it came from, or how it caught on, but we have all heard this saying at some point in our lives. So, there inlies my revelation; if we are, in fact, what we eat, then why is it so hard for us to eat right? If a contractor wanted to build a building that would last for one hundred years, then it is...
Read MoreMountain Health Management Interview on “Real Good Health” Podcast
Dr. Pei Kang interviews Founder of Mountain Health Management, Nick Marrs, where he shares his personal story of weight loss and reveals some truths behind the...
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Nick Marrs is the Founder and President of Mountain Health Management. He knows first-hand the struggles associated with regaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Nick's only goal is to share his story and what he has learned so that everyone can overcome their "mountain" and live a happier and more fulfilled life!
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